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As 2024 draws to a close, the cricketing world reflects on a year of remarkable performances, especially by several outstanding players who have dominated the career charts across all formats.
Here are the top five players with the most runs scored across formats in 2024:
5. Joe Root (England)
Veteran cricketer Joe Root he continues to be a force in international cricket, ending the year with 1556 runs from 17 matches. His performances included six centuries and five half-centuries, highlighted by a monumental innings of 262 runs against Pakistan in October. Root’s average of 55.57 cements his status as one of the leading batsmen in the game.
4. Harry Brook (England)
England batsman Harry Brook has made waves in 2024, amassing 1575 runs in 27 matches. His year included five centuries and six half-centuries, with a remarkable high score of 317 runs in a single innings. Brook’s average of 58.33 reflects his explosive batting style and his adaptability across formats.
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3. Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka)
Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka has made a significant impact in 2024, amassing 1696 runs in 37 matches. His year included four centuries and nine half-centuries, with highlights including a double century against Afghanistan and a century in England, Sri Lanka’s first in England since 2011. The average of 44 Nissanka’s .63 reflects his consistent performance and importance to the team.
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal (India)
Emerging as one of the brightest talents in international cricket, the first Indian player Yashasvi Jaiswal he finished the year with 1771 runs from 23 games. His impressive tally includes three centuries and eleven half-centuries, showing his ability to convert outings into meaningful scores. Jaiswal’s highlight was an exceptional century against Australia during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, contributing to his average of 52.08.
1. Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka)
Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Mendis has had a remarkable year, topping the charts with 1860 runs in 48 matches. His consistency was highlighted with two centuries and eleven half-centuries, with a standout performance of 143 runs against New Zealand in an ODI. Mendis’ batting average of 37.20 underlined his pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s batting line-up throughout the year.
